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Ford Brook — Streams 27.1 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 566373
27.1 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle, Ford Brook is a stream recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Livermore Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Ford Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 566373). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ford Brook sits at 44.38479° N, 70.24117° W (DMS 44°23′05″ N, 70°14′28″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.43028° N, 70.23833° W (DMS 44°25′49″ N, 70°14′18″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 62 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ford Brook itself. The ones closest to Ford Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beals Brook | Livermore Falls | 0.8 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Canton | 1 mi |
| Keith Brook | Turner Center | 3 mi |
| Dead River | Turner Center | 3.9 mi |
| Fish Meadow Brook | Livermore Falls | 4.3 mi |
| Hunton Brook | Livermore Falls | 4.5 mi |
| Scott Brook | Livermore Falls | 4.5 mi |
| House Brook | Turner Center | 5.3 mi |
| Billington Brook | Livermore Falls | 6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Livermore Falls | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle
The Livermore Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Ford Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brettuns Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Beals Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bartlett Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hackett Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Richs Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Fish Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Hunton Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 27.1 miles east (bearing E) of Ford Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 46 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.385°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ford Brook track the nearby Brettuns Pond reservoir (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ford Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brettuns Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Beals Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Butter Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Campbell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ford Brook located?
Ford Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 27.1 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ford Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 27.1 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ford Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ford Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566373 on the Livermore Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ford Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 61 other streams in Androscoggin County, Maine.